SmTIP: A Big Data Integration Platform for Synchromodal Transport

Abstract

This chapter reports on the design of an interaction platform that supports the collection and analysis of third-party, real-time data for the dynamic planning of cargo transportation. Especially, flexible allocation of cargo to transplantation modes and routes is targeted, also known as synchromodal transportation. A prototype of the integration platform was developed, including a user interface for planners, to support them in decision-making by providing information about potential disruptions of planned or ongoing shipments. Potential disruptions are detected by analysis of data received from one or more live data sources.